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Chimney Survey in Bembridge
Chimney surveys in Bembridge and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Staining on walls around the chimney
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
What a chimney survey looks like in Bembridge
Bembridge lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Yaverland Manor lies about 2.4 miles south-west, so building around Bembridge goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Bembridge Methodist Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Bembridge, we can come and survey your property. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Bembridge. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO35 postcode area for chimney surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Station Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are as you book.
Near you in Bembridge
We work in homes and buildings around Bembridge School and The Windmill Hotel, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brading station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
Chimney survey in Bembridge
A damp patch on a chimney breast does not always come from the same place. It might come in at the top, through worn pointing or porous bricks, or where the flashings meet the roof. Moisture trapped inside a stack with no ventilation can also cause damp. We look at each possibility and record what we find. That points the work in the right direction. Typical surveys look at worn or missing pointing and unused flues sealed without airflow, across chimney pots and cowls, flaunching and lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Bembridge can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
- The inside of the flue, which needs a sweep or flue specialist
- Conditions inside walls
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Flaunching
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney breasts
- Chimney pots and cowls
What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Flaunching is the mortar on top of a stack that holds the pots and sheds water. Once it cracks, water can get straight into the brickwork.
Chimney pots and cowls
Each pot is bedded into the flaunching, often with a cowl or cap on top. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Your questions about chimney surveys in Bembridge
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Brading station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bembridge?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Bembridge is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Bembridge?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Why act early in Bembridge
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. In a conservation area or on a listed building, changes may need permission from the council and the council can advise. In a smaller place like Bembridge, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bembridge
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Bembridge, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by noting which stacks are in use, shared or causing concern.
- The flashings and the roof around each chimney are inspected.
- We look at the flaunching and pots on every stack.
- Any lean, spalling or worn pointing is recorded.
- The report explains the condition and which work is most urgent.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Bembridge
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you need a chimney survey in Bembridge?
Some owners book because a chimney breast has been removed below and they want to know about the stack above. We note what’s visible in the roof space and outside, and recommend a structural engineer where support is in question.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Gaps where the stack meets the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Brading station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see